X-Men ##13
Marvel Comics • X-Men Vol. 2
Writer
Fabian Nicieza
Interior Artist
Art Thibert
Cover Artist
Jim Lee (pencils) / Scott Williams (inks)
Publication Date
October 1992
Cover Variant
Regular (with UPC barcode)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Part 4 of 'The Return of Mojoworld' storyline. Features Longshot, Dazzler, and the X-Men battling Mojo. Key characters include Wolverine, Cyclops, and Rogue.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0) to Fine/Very Fine (CGC 7.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stress and color-breaking ticks along the left edge. Bottom right corner shows slight blunting. The top edge appears to have some minor shelf wear/softening. The polybag/sleeve obscures fine surface details, but general moderate handling wear is evident.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $6; Graded (9.8): $40 - $60
Recent Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-grade condition have sold for $2-$5. High-grade NM copies reach $10. CGC 9.8 slabs typically sell around $50.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth professional grading. The cost of the grading service exceeds the market value of the book in this condition. Grading is generally only recommended for this specific issue if it is a guaranteed 9.8 candidate.
Notable Features
Includes a UPC barcode (Direct Edition). This issue features Jim Lee's final interior work for the X-Men (partial) before he left for Image Comics.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic first printing from 1992. No signs of restoration or counterfeiting; it is a high-volume produced issue from the copper/modern age.